"All were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages"
Join us on this Day of Pentecost
for sc
ripture, prayers, music and ho
mily by the Rev. Susan Flanders. Experience Sunday worship this week right from your home at
11 am
. Pre-schoolers
and their families are invited to join Amy Molina-Moore for prayers, Bible story & song at
9:30 am
, our “Great Hall” Home Worship Service.
Wear RED this Sunday!
On Pentecost we wear red to symbolize the joy and fire of the Holy Spirit.
Share your RED
this Sunday ... Post your pictures using the hashtag #LiveGodsLove.
Worship with us on our new “Online Church” platform
-- with improved accessibility and interactivity. No account or password required! Just click
stcolumbas.online.church. If you can't join us live, find us anytime on St. C's
YouTube channel.
Click
here
for a complete Sunday Program schedule.
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A Columba Day
Like No Other!
Come for a drive-by Columba Day celebration on
Sun., June 7, 12 - 1 pm. St. Columba's staff will be on hand to greet parishioners in the "Highlands of Tenleytown" at the corner of 42nd & Albemarle, rain or shine. Decorate your car with some Columba spirit and follow the bagpipe music along our "parade route:" down (south) on 42nd, and right (west) on Albemarle Street. Join us as we Live God's Love at a social distance.
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The Columba Hymn Project
The St. Columba hymn holds a special place in the hearts of our parish, and we'd like to invite you to share your voice as part of The Columba Hymn Project. It's easy ...
just watch here. Then visit our
website and download the music and recording of the St. Columba hymn. Put on a pair of headphones or earbuds, grab your phone, make a video of yourself singing along with the
recording, and then share it with us.
All video clips must be submitted by Sun., May 31.
We'll put the videos together to create a virtual congregation for our online Columba Day celebration on June 7. Can't wait to hear it!
(Accompaniment - Hymn 645: "The King of Love my Shepherd is," mp3 format)
Contact
Anne Timpane
for instructions on how to submit your video.
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Premiere Performance
Join us on
StColumbas.online.church to hear Celtic Chorale No. 1 by Justus Parrotta on
Sat., June 6, at 6 pm. Commissioned for St. Columba's 2020 Columba Day, this newly-created organ composition is based on the well-loved hymn "St. Columba." Performed by Diane Heath on the Flentrop pipe organ.
Event is about 15 minutes long.
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Virtual Hymn Sing
Have a favorite hymn? Whether it’s a hymn that's sustaining you during this difficult time or one that has encouraged you during other times in your life, you just might hear it during St. Columba's Virtual Hymn Sing on
Sun., June 7 at 5 pm. You can request favorites in the online chat for us to use in future hymn sings, learn a little background on the hymns we sing, and enjoy sharing music "together" in our homes. Find us at:
stcolumbas.online.church Contact:
Anne Timpane
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National Day of Mourning
As we mark the deaths of 100,000 people in the US from COVID-19, an unprecedented group of 100+ national faith leaders—from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions
representing major denominations, national faith-based organizations, local congregations, and millions of people of faith across the country—call for a National Day of Mourning and Lament. Join fellow St. Columbans for
a brief (virtual) service on
Mon., June 1 at 12 noon
to hold silence as we join those who mourn in our parish, country, and across the world. To receive a zoom link for this service, please sign up
here.
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Service of Lament
As we together cross the threshhold of 100,000 Coronavirus deaths, you are invited to a virtual gathering with readings, music and prayers for people to express their laments in this time of pandemic. Led by the Rev. Susan Flanders, this service will be held
Sun., June 14, 5-6 pm.
Register here. Call-in instructions will follow. Contact:
Susan Flanders
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You Ask About Hope
This thoughtful reflection is shared by parishioner Tom Bauder in response to Joshua Daniel's Daily Bread on "Hope." (
Watch here
)
"Joshua, You ask about hope. As a grandfather unable to hold and hug his five grandchildren, I am saddened by this lockdown. But despite that, you have, finally asked an easy question. For me, hope is right out my back window. I can see the back yards of four neighbors' houses and the alley between Veazey and Van Ness Streets. There are five children under five years of age living in those homes. They’ve formed an informal gang. I get great joy from watching them run, hide, jump into sprinklers, squirt each other, douse each other in wading pools, skate, ride bicycles, chase each other and drive scooters as they appear in one yard, only to disappear and reappear in another—usually accompanied by at least one parent—on an alternating basis. I love to hear them holler, squeal, sing, yell, giggle, laugh, make up games and activities and, generally, have a great time just living. Therein lies my hope. These kids are so happy and innocent. As they mature and face the world, I am sure some of that goodness will stay with them and they will be crucial in building a better tomorrow."
Do You Have a Coronavirus Story to Tell?
St. Columbans are all invited to share your insights into this historic time. What makes you laugh and cry, hope, pray and despair? What part of the coronavirus experience do you always want to remember? Please share your story with us. Contact:
Barbara McGowan
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Financial Peace University
Imagine ... no more money stress—especially in these challenging times. It’s possible when you take control of your finances. Join St. Columba's upcoming virtual Financial Peace University class, and we’ll learn how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give generously. You won’t even have to leave home. Visit
fpu.com/1118922 to sign up and learn more. Class starts
Thurs., June 11 at 8 pm. Led by parishioner Tim Abrams, this 40-minute class will meet for 9 weeks via Zoom. The fee is $129 and includes a one year subscription to the course materials. St. Columba's is offering this course as a community service and is willing to rebate $90 of the course fee to those in need. Please submit your rebate request to Tim by June. 15. Questions? Contact:
Tim Abrams
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Sip and Share
Join Children's Minister Katie McGervey, for your favorite beverage and a chance to chat about your summer and how St. Columba's can support your child(ren)'s Christian education. Two meeting options:
Sun., June 7, 8-9:30 pm and/or Thurs., June 11, 7-9 pm. Stay for the whole thing or drop in briefly to share your thoughts and concerns. Contact:
Katie McGervey for Zoom call-in instructions.
Looking for kid's projects?
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For Moms!
All mothers are welcome to join Courtney Hundley for a Mothers' Group Meditation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2 pm. Contact
Alecia Brinkerhoff if you would like to join us.
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For Dads!
St. Columba’s Fathers' Group offers men with children at home and recent empty-nesters a community where we learn how to use God’s tools to build and develop our lives as fathers and leaders of young people. Join us on Sun., May 31 (and biweekly Sundays) at 8 pm via Zoom. Contact:
Charles Molluzzo
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For All!
Come celebrate new life and new growth opportunities ... join your fellow St. Columbans for a class, workshop or discussion group.
Learn More
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Give us this Day, our Daily Bread
#ColumbaDailyBread
... Have you signed up for it? Watch
here
, as new
Missioner for Community En
gagement
Cami Caudill reflects on what it means to come to God as a child.
Click
here to receive these morning inspirations via three-minute video.
Join the conversation by including
#ColumbaDailyBread
in your social media posts.
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Vestry Nominations
The Nominating committee is seeking recommendations for potential vestry candidates, as well as diocesan lay delegates. Elections will be held at Annual Meeting on Sun., Nov. 8. Please submit your recommendations via the
online form by
Wed., July 15. Email any questions to
nominating@columba.org. Contact:
Ryan McNavage
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Pledge Payments
Please be sure to stay current with your pledge. Make your payment
here
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How to Find us Online
Need a crash course in finding things online?
Here are some helpful links ...
How to Connect during the coronavirus crisis?
#ColumbaDailyBread
Click
here
for an archive of
#ColumbaDailyBread
inspirations or find them on
St. C's YouTube Channel.
Comment with
#ColumbaDailyBread
by including this hashtag in your social media posts and joining the conversation.
Facebook
Go to St. C's Facebook page at
@StColumbaDC
and "like" us
.
St. C's Nursery School
For live events, go to the Nursery School's
Facebook page.
Zoom Video Conferencing When looking to join a Zoom meeting, contact the meeting leader by email and ask for the meeting link and meeting ID#. Passwords may be required.
Note: You may opt to join the meeting via telephone also, by using the call-in telephone number.
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